Learning guitar is not an easy process and requires a substantial amount of patience and perseverance. However, there are an ample of people who wish to switch on a shortcut mode in order to play some basic guitar songs. Some people wish to make it quick for impressing their girlfriend, while some do it in order to seek attention. For such guitar freaks, there is good news. The beginners can also play songs on their guitar without much practice. These songs are usually referred to; as the easy songs to play on guitar for beginners. Here are some of them:

1. Horse with No Name (America):

This is a classic number coming straight from an American artist, Neil Young. Horse with No Name was officially released in the year 1972. The reason why it’s an ultimate choice for the guitar beginners is that this song is very easy to play. The usage of just 2 chords makes it a cakewalk for the people learning to play guitar. The tempo of the song is moderate too. All these attributes make this song a great choice for the guitar beginners.

2. For What It’s Worth (Buffalo Springfield):

This song became a sensation in the 60’s. It’s sung by a band named Buffalo Springfield. “For What It’s Worth” also uses two chords throughout the song. E and A are the major chords used during the song. The simplicity with which the song has been sung by its creators makes it easy for the guitar learners to play it on their instrument.

3. House of the Rising Sun (The Animals, Bob Dylan and Others):

Apart from the basic strumming techniques, finger picking is also an easy process that the guitar beginners find easy to adapt. “House of the Rising Sun” was sung by The Animals in the year 1964. It became popular within the youth and since then, it has emerged to be the easiest song to be played by guitar learners.

4. Scarborough Fair (Simon and Garfunkel and others):

Like the previous song, this one also requires the person to know basic finger picking tricks. “Scarborough Fair” was played by Simon and Garfunkel. However, the song might sound a bit tough to play, but when it comes to practical arrangement, it is one of the easiest songs to play on guitar. Anyone having a basic knowledge about finger picking technique can claim to play this beautiful song.

5. Where did you sleep last night (Nirvana):

It is certainly the most popular songs by Nirvana until date. It is an alternative version to what Lead Belly had created. The song is extremely simple in its approach and has inspired many guitar learners to pick up their instrument and start playing it. The restricted use of many chords makes this sing a treat to play and a treat to listen to.

6. Three Marlenas (The WallFlowers):

Three Marlenas is an extremely simple song played by The WallFlowers. It was released in the year 1996 and met with a critical as well as commercial success. The song is played using just 3 chords, hence making it very easy to play. There are no big ups and downs in the rhythm of the song; therefore it is a perfect choice for the beginners.

7. Margaritaville (Jimmy Buffett)

Margaritaville is a very popular song that is liked by people of all ages. The opening notes of the song became quite popular with the music lovers. The song is as easier as it gets. The arrangement in the entire song is very simple and straight-forward making it fruitful to play.

8. Friend of the Devil (The Grateful Dead):

Friend of the Devil is a cult song played by “The Grateful Dead”. It’s a very cool song with single guitar arrangement. It is the most preferred song for the guitar beginners. The simplicity of the song attracts the people to play it on their instrument.

9. You are My Sunshine (Soggy Bottom Boys):

“You are my Sunshine” is a superb song from the movie “O Brother Where Art Thou?” The smooth chord variation makes this song a treat to play. There are swift but easy movements from chord G to chord C. This is what makes the song very special for the guitar learners and beginners.

10. Silent Night:

The last song in our list is “Silent Night”. This song maintains the three chord decorum throughout making it extremely easy to play on guitar. Although the song is easy to play, it sounds very sweet and exotic. Once a person gets mastery over playing this song, he can move on to try Christmas songs. “Silent Night” is in many ways, an easy and melodious song to play for a guitar beginner.